How about CivNet (1995). Never owned it, but my friend had it and it was something else.

I'm sure there are some people out there still playing this via the play a game over email option.

I may be incorrect in saying CivNet had the play a game over email option. I think that this multiplayer option may have first been available with Civ III's Play the World.

Yeah, TC, if you are keen on old school civ, you should also check out Civ III: Play the World (2002).---"The Wii board - where some people go to be trolls, and others go to be trolled." (LimblessQuasar 2011)Playing Anno 1404: Can I produce spices yet?